Information for employers and schemes

Why should you apply for the Pension Quality Mark?

The Pension Quality Mark (PQM) is a quality standard recognised by the HR and pensions industry, and the Government.

With the PQM you can:

Demonstrate that your pension scheme has been independently ranked as top quality

Establish a competitive advantage in staff retention and recruitment

Support your employees in saving for a comfortable retirement

Position your company at the forefront of employer responsibility

What happens once your scheme qualifies for the PQM?

You will receive a certificate confirming compliance with the PQM standards, which you can display in your workplace. You will be able to use the PQM logo on all your scheme communications such as websites, annual statements, headed paper, etc. And also on your recruitment advertising.

The name of your scheme will also appear on the PQM website. With your permission, we might want to use your scheme as a case study in presentations and with the press, giving you further exposure.

Which employers are already using the PQM?

A full list of employers using the PQM can be found in the Who has the PQM section.

Contact us

We welcome the launch of the Pension Quality Mark especially as it recognises the need for employers to give clear information and support to their pension scheme members as they approach retirement.
Andrew Harrop - Head of Public Policy at Age Concern and Help the Aged